Contract tender issued for Midleton railway expansion

The project involves laying a second railway line along the 10km route

The twin track could increase frequency on the Glounthane/Midleton line from 30 minutes to ten minutes, enabling up to six trains per hour per direction, up from the current two.

The future expansion of the Glounthane to Midleton railway line will add a significant benefit to east Cork.

Iarnród Éireann has issued tender documents for a major upgrade to the rail line which has been described as a “very positive” development according to Midleton Chamber, which could triple the frequency of trains on the line.